Director Identification Regime
From 5 April 2022, a director must apply for a DIN prior to their appointment as a director. A DIN must be applied for personally by each director or alternate director of a company that is a [...]
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Ashley & Martin – Unfair contract terms in consumer contracts
The Federal Court held that the terms in three Ashley & Martin standard form contracts with consumers were unfair within the meaning of section 24 of the Australia Consumer Law, and therefore [...]
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$160,000 penalty for falsely representing the Australian Consumer Law
LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd has been penalised $160,000 for breaching sections 18 and 29(1)(m) of the Australian Consumer Law for making false representations to two consumers regarding [...]
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Changes to New South Wales security of payment legislation on 21 October 2019
This article explores the significant changes that have been made by the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 (NSW). Broadly, these changes affect how payment [...]
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PPSA Update – Expiry of registrations
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), which commenced on 30 January 2012, changed the way security interests in personal property assets are governed, requiring you to register your [...]
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When a landlord’s failure to repair air-conditioning unit is not a ground for terminating a lease
This article explores the decision of Red Pepper Property Group Pty Ltd v S 3 South Melb Pty Ltd [2019] VSC 41, where on appeal from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Court set [...]
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Penalties ordered in first ACCC case against ‘gun jumping’ in M&A deal
On 13 February 2019 the Federal Court has ordered Cryosite Limited to pay penalties of $1.05 million for agreeing to refer customers, and actually referring customers, to a competitor before a [...]
Read articleCase update: exercising options in commercial leases
This article considers a recent case where the Queensland Court of Appeal delivered the leading judgement that reviewed the legal rules applicable to the exercise of an option to renew a lease, [...]
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